Question 1

what works against swollen eyes?

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Swollen eyes: If your eyes are swollen because of allergies or infection, then treating the source will often help reduce the swelling.  A lot of adults have swollen eyes due to aging eyelid changes.  If the changes are severe enough, some people have elective surgery to reduce the swelling.

Question 2

how could  i reduce swollen eyes?

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Depends on the cause: Swollen eyes can be due to allergy which is the most common cause of swollen eyes but it can also be caused by infection and can be a sign of underlying disese of kidneys, hormone related.
So treatment depends on cause, you can try cold compresses and an over the counter anthistamine like benadryl, (diphenhydramine) Claritin or zyrtec, and if no improvement see your doctor.

Question 3

i have swollen eyes
how can i fix my eyes?

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Swollen eyes: You need to see an ophthalmologist who will provide the diagnosis and what treatment if any is necessary.

Question 4

what can swollen eyes and swollen ears mean?

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lots of things: But i would think allergy would be high on the list of possibilities.

Question 5

how can i get rid of swollen eyes from crying today?

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Cool compresses: Crying and emotional stress causes excess fluid to accumulate under the skin of the eyelids. Cool compresses (a wet washcloth wrapped around a piece of ice, for example) will constrict the small blood vessels under the skin and stop them from leaking water, allowing the fluid to reabsorb quicker. It will also help not to lie down, so less blood will rush to the face.

Question 6

what can i take for irritated swollen eyes after allergic reaction?

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Treatment options: Try an antihistamine like zyrtec or Claritin and add some eye drops. Zaditor (ketotifen) is very good for allergies. It there is discharge, change in vision or pain then see your doctor.

Question 7

what can relieve swollen eyes from allergies?  otc eyedrops ok to use?

Accepted Answer

Try cool compresses: If the compresses don't work, a good otc drop is zaditor twice a day. For prescription drops, Lastacaft (alcaftadine) and Pataday are also effective.

Question 8

itchy swollen eyes, painful sinuses, how serious can these symptoms be?

Accepted Answer

Nasal saline : Rinse eyes and nose with saline, avoid dust,mold and pets. Stay indoors and take an antihistamine. If worsening, please see your physician.

Question 9

swollen eyes went away and came back. could they be due to cat allergy?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Cat dander is a leading cause of eye allergies. If you experience itching red and swollen eyes during and after exposure to a cat, you are likely allergic. Allergy eye drops and oral antihistamines will improve your symptoms relatively simply, but the best treatment is avoiding exposure to cats.

Question 10

red watery puffy swollen eyes, tried everything oral. please help with additiona ideas?

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Allergies? : This sounds like allergic conjunctivitis. If so, you may be helped by using alaway eye drops, which are an antiinflammatory steroid drop that is available without a prescription.  However, if this persists or if you start having pain, see an ophthalmologist for a definitive diagnosis and treatment.

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